Illinois lawmakers vote to spare 2 nuclear plants

John O'connor, Ap Political Writer

December 1, 2016Updated: December 1, 2016 8:32pm

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A multibillion-dollar subsidy for power giant Exelon Corp. to keep two unprofitable nuclear plants in Illinois operating during the next 13 years was on its way to a supportive Gov. Bruce Rauner Thursday after days of rushed negotiations and hours of contentious debate by lawmakers.

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